2009

November 13, 2009

2010

July 26, 2010

EuroGamer.net reports the rumour that the next Grand Theft Auto game will be set in Los Angeles after learning from an independent source that Rockstar Games was researching locations around Hollywood.[2]

Eddie - 47 yrs old - Weed evangelist, guy who started smoking at 30, and is now a leading proponent of marijuana's fantastic properties. White, awkward.

Ira Bernstein - 56 yrs old - publicist for an actress known as America's newest sweetheart who just so happens to love animals, orphans, drugs and sex. He's always trying to hide her latest indiscretion.

Kevin De Silva - 18 yrs old - Albert's fat, FPS playing gamer son. Smokes a lot of weed, has anxiety issues and a card for a bad back, very soft, very opinionated. Into making racist comments while playing online.

Harut Vartanyan - 42-52 yrs old - Armenian car dealer, moneylender, would be Fagin and would be bully. Heavily connected to the underworld, but irritates people so much no one likes him.

Nervous Jerry - 48 yrs old - paranoiac living in the sticks, near Simon, completely paranoid, and terrified of Simon.

Calvin North - 55 yrs old - clapped out FBI agent who now mostly works offering advice on TV shows - whose only claim to fame turns out to be entirely false - but a decent guy in other ways. Badly dressed. Divorced. Putting on weight.

October 25, 2011

Rockstar Games officially announce Grand Theft Auto V. The announcement included the tweet: "#GTAV rockstargames.com" on the official Rockstar Games Twitter feed. The company also announced that the first official trailer for GTA V would be released the following week.

The official GTA V logo released on October 25, 2011.

November

November 2, 2011

November 3, 2011

We are very proud to officially announce that Grand Theft Auto V is in full development. Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V heads to the city of Los Santos and surrounding hills, countryside and beaches in the largest and most ambitious game Rockstar has yet created. A bold new direction in open-world freedom, storytelling, mission-based gameplay and online multiplayer, Grand Theft Auto V focuses on the pursuit of the almighty dollar in a re-imagined, present day Southern California.

2012

March

March 22, 2012

"The beauty of this system is that crews persist over time and across future games. Multiplayer is an ever-more important part of all our games moving forward. And by creating crews through Social Club, the crews that you create in Max Payne 3 will be ready and available for you to play in Grand Theft Auto V from day one. It's all part of our larger approach to make multiplayer deeper and richer than what's currently available, much more easily accessible to the newcomer and rewarding for the hardcore."

El Burro is referenced as he was also referenced in GTA 1, so it felt appropriate that he should cross "universes" - the "universes" are the worlds interpreted at different definitions, 2d, 3d and high definition, so we felt brands and radio / back ground characters would exist in both, but 3 dimensional characters would not. This is the logic (as far as it could be considered logical) behind it - so no, we don't believe any GTA3 characters could exist in the GTA4 universe.

October

October 18, 2012

Rockstar Games ask fans for suggestions and feedback to the "crews" online multiplayer feature first introduced for Max Payne 3.

October 24, 2012

October 27, 2012

A retail store promotional poster for Grand Theft Auto V was leaked to the internet revealing the release date for GTA V as Spring 2013 with the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 revealed to be carrying the game.

Developed by series creator Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V takes place in a re-imagined, present-day Southern California in the largest and most thriving game-world we have ever created set in the sprawling city of Los Santos and for miles beyond – from the tops of the mountains to the depths of the ocean.Starting next week November 5, 2012, Grand Theft Auto V will become available for pre-order everywhere and fans can expect a host of new information to become available in November.

November 5, 2012

Grand Theft Auto V is officially available to pre-order across the world. Rockstar Games also confirms the second GTA V trailer will be released on November 14, 2012.[9] Rockstar Games also released altered versions of the two game artworks released on November 1, 2012.

November 12, 2012

A number of online previews for Grand Theft Auto V appear online. Those with previews include: IGN[10], The Guardian[11], InsideGamer.nl[12], Gamer.nl[13], MeriStation.com[14], GamesAktuell.de[15], JeuxActu.com[16], multiplayer.it[17] and Spiegel Online[18]. A number of new screenshots were also released during the previews.

November 13, 2012

IGN interview Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies and release two new screenshots. Benzies reveals that animals will not be a backdrop and have a role to play, missions will be more free form and that multiplayer has been a main focus for Rockstar Games.[19]

January 31, 2013

Today, we have an official release date to share with you: Grand Theft Auto V will arrive in stores on September 17, 2013.
We know this is about four months later than originally planned and we know that this short delay will come as a disappointment to many of you, but, trust us, it will be worth the extra time. GTAV is a massively ambitious and complex game and it simply needs a little more polish to be of the standard we and, more importantly, you require.
To all Grand Theft Auto fans, please accept our apologies for the delay, and our promise that the entire team here is working very hard to make the game all it can be. We are doing all we can to help ensure it will meet if not exceed your expectations come September – we thank you for your support and patience.
Yours,
The GTA Team

The main new features confirmed include the ability to hunt animals, the return of side missions in addition to random encounters, the 'classic' five-star wanted level will return, customisation of characters, vehicles and weapons returns and the player can purchase buildings/businesses as a money revenue.

The Special Edition includes: Stunt plane trials, special ability boost, additional outfits and tattoos (among other things), additional weapons, a blueprint map and a collectible steelbook with exclusive artwork.

The Collectors Edition includes: Stunt plane trials, unique vehicles and garage property, custom characters for Grand Theft Auto Online, special ability boost, additional outfits and tattoos (among other things), additional weapons, a blueprint map, a collectible steelbook with exclusive artwork, a GTA New Era 9FIFTY Snapback Cap and GTA V Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key. Two exclusive Collectors Edition vehicles were announced: the Stunt Plane and Hotknife, while online players will also have access to the Khamelion electric car, and the exclusive weapons are a bullpup shotgun, Pistol .50 and a hammer.

May 29, 2013

People who had e-mailed pictures to have their face for in-game rendering through the Epsilon Program website were contacted with replies, which included two new screenshots and confirmed the return of Cris Formage as the leader of the Epsilon Program.

June

June 6. 2013

It was discovered that the Red Dead Redemption Game of the Year edition was being shipped with a Grand Theft Auto V promo card alongside the games manual. The promo card featured a new screenshot and a short description of the game.

June 10, 2013

Nine new Grand Theft Auto V screenshots were released at Sony's conference at E3. Also announced was a new bundle featuring a 500GB PlayStation 3 and Grand Theft Auto V costing $299. A separate headset, featuring the V from the GTA V logo, will also be released for $179 with both being released on September 17, 2013.[44]

June 11, 2013

High resolution versions of the screenshots revealed on June 10, 2013 are released online.

July

July 2, 2013

Rockstar Games release an "Asked & Answered" feature on their website revealing their new online multiplayer feature Grand Theft Auto Online, that the Xbox 360 version will come with two discs (one for a one-time install and the second to play the game) and that a new trailer is to be released.[45] A new screenshot is released with the question and answer article.

July 4, 2013

Rockstar Games released two larger versions of artworks first released in May 2013.

July 8, 2013

Rockstar Games announce a gameplay trailer is to be released on July 9, 2013.

July 9, 2013

Rockstar Games release the Grand Theft Auto V gameplay trailer announced on July 8, 2013. GameInformer release two Question and Answer articles about GTA V regarding customisation and gun combat, which confirms over 1,000 vehicle customisation options. Fourteen new screenshots are also released in the articles.[46][47] A question and answer article for GTA V is also posted on JeuxActu.com releasing seven new screenshots and confirming that all three protagonists will not be playable from the start of the game.[48]

July 10, 2013

CVG release an interview with Rockstar Games employee Imran Sarwar about customisation. The interview confirms the ability to customise with bulletproof tires, that enemies react different (SWAT are organised while gangs are not), cars can not be directly 'weaponised' and cars are impounded if left on the street among other things.[49]

July 11, 2013

Rockstar Games marketing campaign begins with adverts on television and YouTube.

July 17, 2013

Rockstar Games releases three new pieces of Grand Theft Auto V merchandise: a GTA V box art poster, a Los Santos County Sheriff hat and a t-shirt (available in black and white) with Los Santos printed on the front.

July 24, 2013

July 29, 2013

July 31, 2013

Rockstar Games update their Facebook cover photo and reveal the North American rating: M for Mature (17+) and features: intense violence, blood and gore, nudity, mature humor, strong language, strong sexual content and the use of alcohol and drugs. The Australian age rating is also revealed as R 18+.[51]

It is confirmed that GTA Online will be free and launch on October 1, 2013 and will allow the player to obtain money through missions (having started with none) and reputation points. If killed the opposing player can steal your wallet, insurance can be taken out against vehicles, there will be lots of property to purchase, new locations will appear in the future, players can create missions through the Rockstar Games Social Club and a "passive mode" will allow for free roam without being killed. A players ranking will be determined by their shooting, driving, flying and parachuting skills.

August 16, 2013

August 19, 2013

An interview with Leslie Benzies, of Rockstar Games, is posted online by 3DJuegos.[60] The interview confirms there will be over 700 missions in Grand Theft Auto Online, which will be ordered randomly and depending on your rank with more complex missions becoming available with a higher rank. Almost everything in single player mode will be available in GTA Online. Certain missions will require certain vehicles, characters or weapons. There will also be "team lives" allowing for a certain number of character deaths on a team before the mission is failed.

August 20, 2013

Rockstar Games confirm that Grand Theft Auto V will be available as a day 1 download on the PlayStation Network with an exclusive PlayStation 3 theme available for free. The pre-order also includes a 75% off voucher for any Rockstar Games game.[61] Players in North and Latin America can pre-order the game while pre-ordering in other regions will be available shortly.

Rating Summary: In this open-world action game, players assume the role of three criminals whose storylines intersect within the fictional city of Los Santos. Players can switch between each character to follow his storyline, completing missions which often include criminal activities (e.g., stealing cars, executing heists, assassinating targets). Players use pistols, machine guns, sniper rifles, and explosives to kill various enemies (e.g., rival gang members); players also have the ability to shoot non-adversary civilians, though this may negatively affect players' progress as a penalty system triggers a broad police search. Blood-splatter effects occur frequently, and the game contains rare depictions of dismemberment. In one sequence, players are directed to use various instruments and means to extract information from a character; the sequence is intense and prolonged, and it involves some player interaction (i.e., responding to on-screen prompts). The game includes depictions of sexual material/activity: implied fellatio and masturbation; various sex acts that the player's character procures from a prostitute—while no nudity is depicted in these sequences, various sexual moaning sounds can be heard. Nudity is present, however, primarily in two settings: a topless lap dance in a strip club and a location that includes male cult members with exposed genitalia in a non-sexual context. Within the game, TV programs and radio ads contain instances of mature humor: myriad sex jokes; depictions of raw sewage and feces on a worker's body; a brief instance of necrophilia (no nudity is depicted). Some sequences within the larger game allow players to use narcotics (e.g., smoking from a bong, lighting a marijuana joint); cocaine use is also depicted. Players' character can, at various times, consume alcohol and drive while under the influence. The words “f**k,” “c*nt,” and “n**ger” can be heard in the dialogue.

August 22, 2013

The creation of a real-life BravadoBanshee by West Coast Customs is reported on various GTA fan sites, which will be given away in a competition.

August 23, 2013

Rockstar Games officially announce the real-life BravadoBanshee.[63] Rockstar Games update the official Grand Theft Auto V website releasing the Local Artisans, Exclusive Country Clubs and Serenity & Wellness panels. Eight new screenshots and two artworks are also released.

August 24, 2013

Rockstar Games announce that Grand Theft Auto V has gone "gold" meaning development on the game has been completed. Sony apologise to fans after leaks from a downloadable digital pre-order of GTA V from the PlayStation Store in Europe.[64]

August 26, 2013

Additional Weapons: A .50 Caliber Pistol and Bullpup Shotgun, both with unique customisable options, skins and attachments, will be available in Ammu-Nation stores while a hammer will also be available.
Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More: Michael, Franklin Clinton and Trevor Phillips will receive a 20% discount in all stores across Los Santos & Blaine County and access to certain special items in either stores or their personal wardrobe. A free additional outfit (consisting of a shirt hoodie and jacket) will be given to each protagonist.
Special Ability Boost: The special abilities each character posses will be triggered faster and will activate when the 'special ability bar' is full (based on the players actions). The boost means available in the Special and Collectors edition sees the bar fill up 25% faster. Michael's allows him to slow down time to shoot targets, Franklin's allows him to slow down time to drive around traffic and take high speed corners, and Trevor's allows him to to cause double damage to enemies and only half the damage when attacked.
Stunt Plane Trials: Five unique checkpoint trials will be available.

August 27, 2013

Rockstar Games announce The Official Trailer will debut Thursday, August 29, 2013.

August 28, 2013

Rockstar Games announce the introduction of hierarchies in the Social Club Crews, which will begin with the release of Grand Theft Auto Online. Each crew leader can assign a crew member to one of four tiers although all members will be automatically added to the Muscle tier until their rank is changed.[66]

• Commissioners: The Crew’s most trusted member(s) - that essential right-hand man or woman that the Leader relies on for Vice Presidential advisement and executive action. Commissioners have the power to manage and administrate all aspects of the Crew on behalf of the Leader, including the ability to promote members internally or invite new members in.

• Lieutenants: Made members with specific privileges to keep the Crew in check and hand out promotions or demotions amongst sub-ordinate ranks. Crew Representatives and the mob of Muscle would be wise to keep their Lieutenants (and above) sweet. • Representatives: A tier of Crew members who have shown and proved their commitment to the clique - whether with ace performance in competitive modes, or just by rocking their Crew's emblem faithfully since day one. Crew Leaders can assign these special players as Representatives who will have basic permissions to aid recruitment efforts. • Muscle: The rank-and-file mob of Crew members who are happy to play their position of causing some havoc Online, doing their Crew's emblem justice and fighting for its good name. Muscle-level members may not have nor want any administrative power but they're often the heart and soul of what makes your Crew fearsome. Ambitious Muscle who are looking to prove themselves to the Crew Leader and rise up the ranks may even prove a threat to their Crew superiors, if any are deemed to be slacking on their responsibilities or performance.

September 4, 2013

September 5, 2013

IGN publishes an interview with Phil Hooker the associate technical director and combat designer for Grand Theft Auto V.ref name="September52013">Grand Theft Auto V: The Sum of all Peers. Luke Reilly.</ref> CultStoppers.com, a promotional website for GTA V, is launched showing the faces of the five people who won a competition to have their faces put into Grand Theft Auto V. The website announces that the full site launch will be soon.

September 6, 2013

Rockstar Games updates the Grand Theft Auto V website with the Security & Peace of Mind, Fitness & Relaxation and Exciting Music and Entertainment sections. A new artwork and eight new screenshots are also released as well as a video about the contest for governor of San Andreas.